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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 328.32 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 328.32 and 172.26 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 328.32 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/328.32 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 328.32 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 56,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556.40/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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